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Environmental performance, transparency and responsibility, social impact, and compliance and engagement are the four primary ESG categories required to enhance sustainable construction project delivery in Ghana. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations necessary for sustainable project delivery within Ghana's construction industry.

June 10, 2026Construction Economics and BuildingOpen Access

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Considerations in Sustainable Project Delivery in the Construction Industry

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RARichard Ohene AsieduKoforidua Technical University ABAlexander Amoakwa BaahKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology CACollins AmeyawKumasi Technical University

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Randomized trial identifies key ESG factors affecting sustainable construction practices in Ghana, suggesting vital local priorities.

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This research aims to explore the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations necessary for sustainable project delivery within Ghana's construction industry.
Comprehensive literature review to identify 20 key ESG considerations.
Survey of 119 experienced construction professionals in Ghana using a quantitative questionnaire.
Data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Identified four major categories: environmental performance, social impact, transparency and responsibility, and compliance and engagement.
Contextualized insights specific to Ghana's construction industry align with local ESG factors.
Highlighting the importance of relevant ESG considerations enhances sustainable construction practices.

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Asiedu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28fe326f82f25be989b92d https://doi.org/10.5130/rzg8rc16

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